Documentary on life of former American Indian Movement chairman to be screened tonight

PORT ANGELES — A documentary showcasing the life of Native American poet, recording artist, actor and speaker John Trudell will be shown at Peninsula College’s Maier Hall at 7 tonight.

There will be a short discussion led by a friend of Trudell immediately following the free screening at the college’s Port Angeles campus, 1502 E. Lauridesen Blvd.

Trudell, who died in 2015, was the spokesperson for the United Indians of All Tribes’ takeover of Alcatraz beginning in 1969, broadcasting as Radio Free Alcatraz.

During most of the 1970s, he served as the chairman of the American Indian Movement, based in Minneapolis.

After his pregnant wife, three children and mother-in-law were killed in 1979 in a fire at his in-law’s home on the Shoshone-Paiute Tribes Duck Valley Indian Reservation in Nevada, Trudell turned to writing, music and film as a second career.

In the 2005 documentary, “Trudell,” filmmaker Heather Rae tells Trudell’s life story, from his impoverished childhood in Omaha, Neb., to his leadership in the American Indian Movement.

For more information, contact Sean Gomez at sgomez@pencol.edu, or 360-417-6464.

More in Entertainment

One of the secret gardens on the Jefferson County Master Gardeners tour. (J. Touger)
Jefferson County secret garden tour set for Saturday

The Jefferson County Master Gardeners Foundation will sponsor the… Continue reading

A protest photo included in the traveling exhibit “Patient No More: People with Disabilities Securing Civil Rights,” on display at the Jefferson County Historical Society on Thursday.
Jefferson County Historical Society to open exhibit Thursday

The Jefferson County Historical Society will open “Patient No… Continue reading

Cancan dancers such as these will perform at Hog Wild Goes to Moulin Rouge on June 28 at Field Arts & Events Hall in Port Angeles. (EnJoy)
Hog Wild event to feature dancers, acrobats

Tickets available for purchase through this weekend

Theatre group to host play to benefit food banks

The Wacky Wednesday Theatre Group will present “The Absolutely… Continue reading

A camping scene, circa 1895, with the McClinton brothers as the photographers. (North Olympic History Center)
History center to host reception for library exhibit

The North Olympic History Center and the North Olympic… Continue reading

Singer-songwriter to perform at Rainshadow Concerts

Dan Navarro will perform for Rainshadow Concerts at 7:30… Continue reading

Collage workshop set for Port Ludlow Art League meeting

Carol Nielsen and Pamela Raine will host a hands-on… Continue reading

Dance classes Saturday to honor longtime teacher

Drop-in dance classes, a flag retirement ceremony, concerts and stage performances highlight… Continue reading

The Wild Rose Chorale will present two concerts this weekend at Grace Lutheran Church. Singers are, from left, Pat Rodgers, Doug Rodgers, Chuck Helman, Al Thompson, Cherry Chenruk-Geelan, Mark Schecter, Sarah Gustner-Hewitt, Kris Lott, Leslie Lewis, Rolf Vegdahl, JES Schumacher, Lynn Nowak and Patricia Nerison. (Jo Tiffany)
Wild Rose Chorale to host weekend concerts

The Wild Rose Chorale will present “You’ll Be in… Continue reading

Tickets on sale for ‘Lion King Jr.’

Tickets for Ghostlight Productions’ “Lion King Jr.” are on sale.… Continue reading

Studium Generale to conclude with legacy of Paddle to Seattle

Peninsula College will finish this year’s Studium Generale schedule… Continue reading

Mary Marcial in the late 1990s.
Classes set to honor founder of Port Angeles Dance Center

Former dancers from the Port Angeles Dance Center will… Continue reading